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An electromagnetic wave of v=3 MHz passes from vacuum into dielectric medium with` epsi= 4 epsi_0`.
then

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Wavelength is doubled and frequency becomes half .

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Wavelength is doubled and frequency is same .

C

Wavelength and frequency both remain unchanged .

D

Wavelength is halved but frequency remains same .

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To solve the problem regarding an electromagnetic wave passing from vacuum into a dielectric medium, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Data**: - Frequency of the electromagnetic wave, \( f = 3 \, \text{MHz} \). - Permittivity of the dielectric medium, \( \epsilon = 4 \epsilon_0 \). 2. **Understand the Properties of Electromagnetic Waves**: - When an electromagnetic wave travels from one medium to another, the frequency remains unchanged. Thus, the frequency in the dielectric medium is still \( f = 3 \, \text{MHz} \). 3. **Determine the Speed of the Wave in Different Media**: - The speed of light in vacuum is given by \( c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \epsilon_0}} \). - The speed of the wave in the dielectric medium can be calculated using the formula: \[ v = \frac{c}{\sqrt{\epsilon_r}} \] - Here, \( \epsilon_r \) (relative permittivity) is given by \( \epsilon_r = \frac{\epsilon}{\epsilon_0} = 4 \). 4. **Calculate the Speed in the Dielectric Medium**: - Substituting \( \epsilon_r \) into the speed formula: \[ v = \frac{c}{\sqrt{4}} = \frac{c}{2} \] - Therefore, the speed of the wave in the dielectric medium is \( \frac{c}{2} \). 5. **Relate Wavelength, Frequency, and Speed**: - The relationship between speed, frequency, and wavelength is given by: \[ v = f \lambda \] - In vacuum, the wavelength \( \lambda_1 \) can be expressed as: \[ \lambda_1 = \frac{c}{f} \] - In the dielectric medium, the wavelength \( \lambda_2 \) can be expressed as: \[ \lambda_2 = \frac{v}{f} = \frac{\frac{c}{2}}{f} = \frac{c}{2f} \] 6. **Calculate the Relationship Between Wavelengths**: - Now, we can find the ratio of the wavelengths: \[ \frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2} = \frac{\frac{c}{f}}{\frac{c}{2f}} = \frac{c}{f} \times \frac{2f}{c} = 2 \] - This indicates that \( \lambda_1 = 2 \lambda_2 \), meaning the wavelength in the dielectric medium is half that in vacuum. 7. **Conclusion**: - The frequency remains unchanged at \( 3 \, \text{MHz} \). - The wavelength in the dielectric medium is half that in vacuum. ### Final Answer: - The wavelength is halved and the frequency remains the same.

To solve the problem regarding an electromagnetic wave passing from vacuum into a dielectric medium, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Data**: - Frequency of the electromagnetic wave, \( f = 3 \, \text{MHz} \). - Permittivity of the dielectric medium, \( \epsilon = 4 \epsilon_0 \). ...
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